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Uerige Altbier

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Uerige Altbier is a classic German ale with toasted malt character, balanced hop bitterness, and a dry, clean finish. This copper-hued brew from Düsseldorf offers a smooth, full body with subtle fruit notes and lasting complexity.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber17
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
toastymaltyclean
toasty
malty
clean
hoppy
fruity
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with inviting toasted malt and subtle caramel notes, grounded in a grainy, bread-like foundation.
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Uerige Altbier

◎ Appearance

Uerige Altbier displays a beautiful copper to amber hue, characteristic of the style, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined presentation that hints at the beer's balanced nature.

copperclearpersistent headamber-tinged

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting toasted malt and subtle caramel notes, grounded in a grainy, bread-like foundation. Balanced noble hop aromatics provide earthy complexity without overwhelming, while a clean fermentation character allows the malt to shine through with understated fruit esters.

toasted maltcaramelearthy hopsbread-like

◐ Taste

The palate leads with a full, smooth malt body featuring prominent toasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness, followed by a building, refined bitterness that sits at 55 IBU—assertive yet harmonious. The mid-palate maintains excellent balance, with clean fermentation character and a crisp, grainy backbone that prevents any heaviness.

maltybalanced bitternesstoasted grainsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is distinctly dry and clean, with lingering bitter notes that fade gracefully. The aftertaste leaves a pleasant grain-forward impression with lasting complexity, characteristic of well-crafted Altbier.

drycleanlingering bitterness
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
86
Appearance
85
Finish
84
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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What is a Altbier?

Altbier is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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